Portuguese Phrase
Posso pedir folga no mês que vem?
Meaning
A polite request meaning ‘Can I ask for a day off next month?’ It is used when you need to schedule a short leave from work or school and want to confirm that it’s possible.
When to use
Use this sentence in a workplace or academic setting when you need a brief absence. It works both in informal conversations with a friendly boss and in semi‑formal emails to a manager.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Possopedirfolganomêsquevem
Posso (poder)
First‑person singular present of the modal verb poder, used to ask permission or ability.
pedir (infinitive)
The verb ‘to ask/request’; after a modal verb it stays in the infinitive.
folga (noun)
A colloquial word for a day off or a short break from work.
no = em + o
The preposition ‘em’ (in/on) contracts with the masculine article ‘o’ to form ‘no’, meaning ‘in the’.
que vem (relative clause)
Literally ‘that comes’; together with ‘mês’ it specifies ‘the month that comes (next month)’.
🗨In Conversation
Posso pedir folga no mês que vem?
Can I request time off next month?
Claro, só precisamos marcar a data com antecedência.
Sure, we just need to schedule the date in advance.
✕Common Mistakes
Pode pedir folga no mês que vem?
‘Pode’ is third‑person singular; you need the first‑person ‘posso’ to refer to yourself.
Posso pedir férias no mês que vem?
‘Folga’ is informal; using ‘férias’ would imply a longer vacation, not a single day.
Posso pedir folga mês que vem?
Missing the preposition ‘no’ makes the phrase sound incomplete.
↔Alternatives
Posso tirar folga no próximo mês?
Can I take a day off next month?
Será que consigo uma licença para o mês que vem?
Would I be able to get a leave for next month?
Posso marcar um dia de folga para o mês que vem?
Can I schedule a day off for next month?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil it’s common to ask for ‘folga’ rather than ‘férias’ when you need just a single day or a short break. Keep the tone courteous; adding ‘por favor’ or a brief explanation (e.g., a medical appointment) makes the request sound more respectful. In more formal companies, you might send the request by email and include the exact dates.